Author: Jan Harold BrunvandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
The Mexican Pet
Author: Jan Harold BrunvandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
The Mexican Pet
Author: The Mexican Pet
Author: Jan Harold BrunvandPublisher:
ISBN: 9780140117684
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
The Mexican Pet: More "New" Urban Legends and Some Old Favorites
Author: Jan Harold BrunvandPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393346552
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"A uniquely entertaining book: edifying scholarship, diverting social history."—Elaine Kendall, Los Angeles Times "[The book] captures the spirit of convivial storytelling and even encourages the activity. . . . Many readers . . . will be gratified to know that Brunvand intends to continue this series of relaxed, unofficial excursions into popular legends. Admirers of curiosa and the psychology of crowds cannot afford to miss them." —Kirkus Reviews
The Choking Doberman: And Other Urban Legends
Author: Jan Harold BrunvandPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393303217
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Discusses over forty stories of improbable events told as true and embelished with local details which the author calls urban legends.
The People's Guide to Mexico
Author: Carl FranzPublisher: Rick Steves
ISBN: 1612380492
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Over the past 35 years, hundreds of thousands of readers have agreed: This is the classic guide to "living, traveling, and taking things as they come" in Mexico. Now in its updated 14th edition, The People's Guide to Mexico still offers the ideal combination of basic travel information, entertaining stories, and friendly guidance about everything from driving in Mexico City to hanging a hammock to bartering at the local mercado. Features include: • Advice on planning your trip, where to go, and how to get around once you're there • Practical tips to help you stay healthy and safe, deal with red tape, change money, send email, letters and packages, use the telephone, do laundry, order food, speak like a local, and more • Well-informed insight into Mexican culture, and hints for enjoying traditional fiestas and celebrations • The most complete information available on Mexican Internet resources, book and map reviews, and other info sources for travelers
Nagual in the Garden
Author: Lenore Hoag MulryanPublisher: University of California Los Angeles, Fowler Museum of Cultural History
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Scary Stories 3
Author: Alvin SchwartzPublisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060835249
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Get Ready to be Spooked! It was eleven o'clock at night. Peter was in bed on the second floor of the old house where he lived alone. It had gotten so chilly, he went downstairs to turn up the heat. As Peter was on his way back to bed, a black dog ran down the stairs. "Where did you come from?" Peter said. He had never seen the dog before. . . . Welcome to the frightening world of Scary Stories, a collection of folklorist Alvin Schwartz's most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time, with spine-tingling illustrations by renowned artist Brett Helquist.
Mammals of Mexico
Author: Gerardo CeballosPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421408791
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 976
Book Description
The most comprehensive reference on Mexico's diverse mammalian fauna. Mammals of Mexico is the first reference book in English on the more than 500 types of mammal species found in the diverse Mexican habitats, which range from the Sonoran Desert to the Chiapas cloud forests. The authoritative species accounts are written by a Who’s Who of experts compiled by famed mammalogist and conservationist Gerardo Ceballos. Ten years in the making, Mammals of Mexico covers everything from obscure rodents to whales, bats, primates, and wolves. It is thoroughly illustrated with color photographs and meticulous artistic renderings, as well as range maps for each species. Introductory chapters discuss biogeography, conservation, and evolution. The final section of the book illustrates the skulls, jaws, and tracks of Mexico’s mammals. This unparalleled collection of scientific information on, and photographs of, Mexican wildlife belongs on the shelf of every mammalogist, in public and academic libraries, and in the hands of anyone curious about Mexico and its wildlife.
Animal Talk
Author: Cynthia WeillPublisher: Cinco Puntos Press
ISBN: 9781643796574
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 0
Book Description
From Oaxaca, Mexico, come vibrant wood carvings of animals that invite children to learn animal sounds in English and Spanish. Desde Oaxaca, México, vienen vibrantes tallados en madera de animales que invitan a los niños a aprender los sonidos de los animales en inglés y español.